Exploring Warorot Market the main market in Chaing Mai

warorot market, kadluang market, kadluang, main market of chiang mai

Warorot Market is a local Thai market and a busy hive of activity in Chiang Mai city center, opening early in the morning and closing after dark.

Warorot Market is…something else.  You literally can get just about anything within this area from jeans to furniture and kitchen ware, fabric and medicine, donuts, dried fruit, Souvenirs, woks, wigs, shirts, hats, lotions, bags, tea leaves, spices, fresh produce, chopsticks, handicrafts and etc.  There are several buildings and alley ways that make up the total area and are well worth a couple areas discovering all the nooks and crannies. 

main market of chiang mai, warorot market, kadluang market, kadluang, chiang mai market
kadluang market, warorot market, kadluang, main market of chiang mai, chiang mai market

Warorot Market is known as Kad Luang (‘big market’) to locals. Big market is about right from a three-storey undercover complex, Warorot extends out to countless street stalls and shopfronts on both sides of Chang Moi Road. As a result, the name Warorot is often used to refer to Chiang Mai’s entire downtown area, the patch of China Town that sits between Thapae Gate and the Ping River.

Warorot used to be the trading centre for the north of Thailand. Nowadays it is a place where you can go to find pretty much anything you need from plastic containers to fresh meat.

Warorot Market in Chiang Mai is a bustling hub of activity during the Chinese New Year celebrations. The market comes alive with the vibrant colors of traditional decorations, lanterns and festive lights. The sound of firecrackers fills the air, and vendors offer an array of goods, from traditional Chinese sweets and snacks, to handmade crafts and souvenirs. The market is also famous for its street food, with vendors offering a wide range of delicious dishes, from savory noodles and dumplings to sweet cakes and pastries. The vibrant atmosphere and festive mood make Warorot Market a must-visit destination for anyone in Chiang Mai during the Chinese New Year. Whether you’re there to shop, sample the food, or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, you’re sure to leave with a memorable experience.

ton lam yai market, flower market, ton lamyai market, warorot market, kadluang market, kadluang, main market of chiang mai, chiang mai market
ton lam yai market, flower market, ton lamyai market, warorot market, kadluang market, kadluang, main market of chiang mai, chiang mai market
ton lam yai market, flower market, ton lamyai market, warorot market, kadluang market, kadluang, main market of chiang mai, chiang mai market

The Chiang Mai Flower Market, Ton Lamyai, is situated by Worarot Market and runs along the Ping River towards Thapae Road. The market is the only place in Chiang Mai to buy fresh cut flowers and abounds with colour.

The market is open 24 hours but is best visited at night when you can witness thousands of fresh blooms arrive on the back of pick up trucks just hours after being cut. If you are looking for a display or bouquet as a gift this is definitely the place to come and the many vendors will make you something special at unbelievable prices.

Much more fun is to pick your way through the various specialist stalls at Ton Lamyai (normally on the river side of the road) and choose your own individual flowers and bouquets.

There are flowers of all descriptions from roses to chrysanthemums, lilies to birds of paradise all ready to reach their absolute prime. To the western eye is is perhaps the orchids that really catch the eye. These beautiful flowers are available in hundreds of varieties and colour. It is amazing to see piles of fresh cuts orchids several feet high that would cost a King’s ransom at home but can be bought for a song at Ton Lamyai.